On this Day of Action, youth advocates across the country will come together to call Big Tobacco’s bluff and expose them for who they really are: jokers who gamble with people’s lives. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Big Tobacco is running new PR campaigns claiming they’re the good guys! They say they’ve reformed, that they’re […]
Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health Public health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. […]
In honor of Public Health Week 2024, join the City of Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Services and the Greater Nashua Public Health Network for a Walk with […]
Network with current and future Certified Prevention Specialists (CPS) Learn more about the CPS application process. Learn more about certification and its importance. Hear about a mentoring program for CPSs […]
What If We Could ...? Together, we're working to build a NH where we lift each other up, where opportunity is full and equitable, where we embrace our responsibilities to […]
Trauma harms children emotionally, psychologically, and biologically and untreated experiences can lead to suicide, substance abuse, serious emotional disturbance, poor school and work performances, social maladjustment, and decrease health and […]
Trauma-informed prevention is a powerful approach for promoting resilience and creating environments that prioritize safety, trust, and collaboration. But, what does it look like? And, what does it mean to […]
Save the date for this year's Prevention Month where we'll be focusing on the role community plays in the success of New Hampshire families. Because we know that the systems and sectors we navigate daily, from health care to housing, are not only inter-related but foundational to family strength. Join us in changing the narrative […]
Are you ready to put life back into your life? Chronic pain can be difficult to live with. If you or someone you care for are experiencing chronic pain, this […]
This series examines human trafficking from the perspective of equity. Trafficking is viewed as one indicator of community vulnerabilities such as housing shortages, lack of mental health resources, lack of […]
While we continue our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States is facing an increasing mental health and substance use crisis. Overdoses and deaths of despair are at record […]
MCAC is hosting a discussion on education! We would be honored if you would join us for this discussion and share this with your community as an invite. We are […]
This series examines human trafficking from the perspective of equity. Trafficking is viewed as one indicator of community vulnerabilities such as housing shortages, lack of mental health resources, lack of […]
Overview: ADHD is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention, impulsivity and/or excessive activity, which interferes with functioning or development. Some people with ADHD only have problems […]
Project ECHO® (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is an evidence-based method developed by researchers at the University of New Mexico. During teleECHO™ sessions, expert mentors share their expertise across a […]
A common dilemma for prevention providers is determining the line between advocacy and lobbying. Advocacy is the process of stakeholders’ making their voices heard on issues that affect their lives […]
This series examines human trafficking from the perspective of equity. Trafficking is viewed as one indicator of community vulnerabilities such as housing shortages, lack of mental health resources, lack of […]
There's a lot to learn as a new parent and our community wants to help you get off to a great start. On April 23rd new and expectant parents can […]
One way to help youth build self-awareness, reduce stigma, and promote positive well-being is to incorporate school screening tools. Adolescent youth face many transitions like entering secondary school, growth & […]
Hear from medical professionals, parents, tobacco control experts, and school system champions on how vaping has affected youth, both mentally and physically. Learn about innovative programs and resources available to […]
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day encourages the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid use disorder from ever […]
In a landscape where education lays the foundation for a brighter tomorrow, All in this Together ECHO: Mental Health & Well-Being for Students, Families and Each Other stands as a […]
The Advocacy Committee Meeting meets the 1st Friday of each month to discuss state legislation that could affect young people staying in, or leaving, New Hampshire throughout the legislative session. […]
The Partnership will convene with partners every other month to discuss upcoming activities and prevention initiatives. This month, we will be joined by Kate Frey who will provide an update […]
Note: The events contained in this calendar are subject to change without notice by their respective organizers. Refer to each event's website for updates.